Why John Betjeman would have approved of a 'Netflix for churches'
A new streaming platform raises awareness of crumbling churches, inspired by John Betjeman’s own ‘churchcrawls’. The BBC should take note
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A new streaming platform raises awareness of crumbling churches, inspired by John Betjeman’s own ‘churchcrawls’. The BBC should take note
Leaders of the Churches Conservation Trust have developed a paid streaming service to address the neglect of England’s historic churches
Astrid Gillespie and Reverend Canon Paul Hamilton outside All Saints' Church - Credit: Church Conservation Trust Two volunteers who spearheaded a campaign to repair a historic Essex church after an illegal rave have been recognised with a national heritage award. Astrid Gillespie and Reverend Canon Paul Hamilton sprung into action after the illegal rave at All Saints' Church in East Horndon, near Brentwood, caused significant damage to the building. Essex Police seized equipment and made three arrests at the unlicensed New Year's Eve event, but a major clean-up operation was required afte...
AN EVESHAM church in “urgent” need has been handed a £211,800 grant for “major repairs” through a fund designed to soften the impact of…
Suffolk Mind will be leaving Quay Place - Credit: Sarah Lucy Brown The owners of a converted Ipswich church say they are continuing to work to ensure the building stays in public use. The Churches Conservation Trust (CCT) which owns Quay Place in College Street was left looking for new tenants after it was announced in the summer that the building's former occupants, Suffolk Mind, would be moving out. The Grade II-listed venue had formerly been used to host a range of mental wellbeing and heritage sessions as well as being offered up for venue hire. The building was closed throughout ...